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Definition

A knowledge article is a structured, standalone piece of content that defines a concept, answers a specific question, or documents a process — written to function as a persistent reference rather than a time-sensitive news item or opinion piece. Knowledge articles can serve as a valuable form of content within glossaries and wikis. Knowledge articles are optimized for exactly the type of query AI systems field most: definitional, explanatory, and procedural questions. A well-structured knowledge article — with a clear definition, structured explanation, and related term links — is built for AI extraction. For brands building a glossary or knowledge base, every knowledge article is a citation opportunity for the queries most relevant to their domain.

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